Matt Stone (played by William Shatner) is a protagonist in Impulse.
A charming but deadly conman and serial killer who targets wealthy women. He manipulates Ann Moy for her money, kills his former cellmate Karate Pete in a car wash, and attempts to eliminate Tina and Julia when they discover his true nature, culminating in a violent confrontation at Julia's mansion. Ann Moy (played by Jennifer Bishop) appears in Impulse.
A single mother who becomes the target of Matt Stone's romantic scam. Initially blinded by her new relationship, she dismisses her daughter's warnings and accuses Tina of being selfish in trying to ruin her happiness. Karate Pete (played by Harold Sakata) appears in Impulse.
Matt's former prison cellmate and a wrestler who attempts to join his con operations. Matt murders him in a car wash to eliminate the competition, an act witnessed by Tina. Matt's Mother (played by Vivian Lester) appears in Impulse.
Matt's mother, whose abusive boyfriend was killed by a young Matt in self-defense, an event that triggered his descent into violent behavior.
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Characters
Matt Stone
(played by William Shatner) — protagonist
A charming but deadly conman and serial killer who targets wealthy women. He manipulates Ann Moy for her money, kills his former cellmate Karate Pete in a car wash, and attempts to eliminate Tina and...
Ann Moy
(played by Jennifer Bishop) — supporting
A single mother who becomes the target of Matt Stone's romantic scam. Initially blinded by her new relationship, she dismisses her daughter's warnings and accuses Tina of being selfish in trying to ru...
Karate Pete
(played by Harold Sakata) — supporting
Matt's former prison cellmate and a wrestler who attempts to join his con operations. Matt murders him in a car wash to eliminate the competition, an act witnessed by Tina.
Matt's Mother
(played by Vivian Lester) — supporting
Matt's mother, whose abusive boyfriend was killed by a young Matt in self-defense, an event that triggered his descent into violent behavior.
Key Relationships
Matt's Mother → Matt Stone
(mother)
Matt Stone → Matt Stone
(Narrative Homicidal Maniac)
Ann Moy → Karate Pete
(Conflict Indirect Adversary)
Matt Stone → Karate Pete
(Professional Former Cellmate)
Matt Stone → Ann Moy
(Romantic Grifter & Target)
Story Analysis
A predatory grifter's deadly con spirals out of control when his victims and allies turn against him.
